Dr. Pillai demonstrated his will to do something for the marginalized even as a child. He led a silent revolution against the social problems that had a grip on our society for centuries. He was born on the 3rd July 1928. He is a leprosy crusader and a great social reformer reaching out to several thousands of sick and needy people for over 6 decades. At 90, Dr. Pillai starts his day before sunrise, spends time in corresponding with various agencies, visits projects and inspires people continuously to strive for development. He is truly an `icon of inspiration’. Being humble and a constant learner, he joined a painting class recently and learned things so fast that he could exhibit his paintings in art galleries and contribute the proceedings for the cause of leprosy and education. Age does not stop Dr. Pillai from travelling and he continues to travel widely and addresses students across the nation. IDF is dedicating `Leaders in Action’, the 90th birthday celebration of Dr. ARK Pillai, to the youth of India.​

Participants for “Leaders in Action”

3000+ youth from the colleges and schools will partake in the “Leaders in Action” to listen to renowned Important Educationists, Artists, Social Workers, Social Scientists, Social Ambassadors, Celebrities and Motivational Speakers and get inspired.Best performances by the college students, with a theme `Leaders in Action’ and addresses by the famous Motivational Speakers will be the highlights of the event. There will also be a musical extravaganza to scintillate the event and cheer up the leaders. The entire event will be complimentary for all the participants with a lot of takeaways by way of knowledge, inspiration and life-skills. A goodie bag, made of cloth, and seed-pencils will be gifted to all the participants with an environment-friendly message.

Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation) is a leading national organization working for health, education and development for over 34 years. IDF is a registered NGO, both with the Societies Registration Act of 1860 and the Bombay Public Trusts Act of 1950. Donations to IDF are exempted under section 80G of IT Act. IDF and has established 200 Balgurukuls, 12 Women Empowerment Projects and created 25000+ student leaders through life-skill development programmes. IDF has been networking with 100+ health projects across the country over three decades.

IDF is an organization in Special Consultative Status with the UN’s Economic and Social Council since 2012; and it is partnering with the World Health Organization for the “Stop TB Program”